Giovanni Pico della Mirandola Quotes

A collection of quotes by Giovanni Pico della Mirandola.

Giovanni Pico della Mirandola (1463-1494) was an Italian philosopher, humanist, and scholar. Born into a noble family, he became known for his expertise in numerous subjects and his quest for knowledge. Pico is particularly remembered for his influential philosophical work, "Oration on the Dignity of Man," in which he emphasizes the potential of human beings to transcend their limitations and achieve greatness through the exercise of free will. He was a prominent figure in the Renaissance movement, contributing to the revival of classical learning and the exploration of new ideas. Pico's works continue to inspire philosophical and intellectual discussions.

Let some holy ambition invade our souls, so that, dissatisfi

Let some holy ambition invade our souls, so that, dissatisfied with mediocrity, we shall eagerly desire the highest things and shall toil with all our strength to obtain them, since we may if we wish.

Giovanni Pico della Mirandola

It was not the part of His kindly love that he who was to pr

It was not the part of His kindly love that he who was to praise God's divine generosity in regard to others should be compelled to condemn it in regard to himself.

Giovanni Pico della Mirandola

Love Generosity

God the Father, the supreme Architect, had already built thi

God the Father, the supreme Architect, had already built this cosmic home we behold, the most sacred temple of His godhead, by the laws of His mysterious wisdom.

Giovanni Pico della Mirandola

Once you are labeled 'the best' you want to stay up there, a

Once you are labeled 'the best' you want to stay up there, and you can't do it by loafing around.

But in its final creation it was not the part of the Father'

But in its final creation it was not the part of the Father's power to fail as though exhausted. It was not the part of His wisdom to waver in a needful matter through poverty of counsel.

Giovanni Pico della Mirandola